Kartoffelsuppe – German Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 800g floury potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1.2L vegetable stock
• 200ml cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• Fresh nutmeg, salt, white pepper
• Fresh chives for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery gently until soft, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add potatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are completely tender, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Blend until perfectly smooth. Return to the pot.

4. 4

   Stir in cream, season with nutmeg, salt, and white pepper.

5. 5

   Serve warm with a scattering of finely chopped chives.